School Profile

University of Alaska Southeast

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Juneau, AK

$7,121

Avg in-state tuition

$22,742

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Alaska Southeast

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of Alaska Southeast is a small public university located on a rural campus in Juneau, Alaska. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,757, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The university offers 17 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 30%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,121, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,742.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

56% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

65% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

30% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students enrolled

70%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

56%

American Indian/Alaska Native

13%

Two or more races

10%

Unknown

7%

Hispanic

7%

Asian

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Black

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

28

Total Online Enrollment

1,407

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

58% On-campus

42% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 42% online

Associate Check Bold 50% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 47% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 17% online

Master's Check Bold 44% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,121 $22,742
Graduate $10,876 $22,875

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,400
On-campus room and board $9,800
On-campus other expenses $2,448
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,872
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,716
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,716

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $20,769 $36,390
Off-campus without family $23,109 $38,730
Off-campus with family $12,237 $27,858

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

49%

State Grant Aid

59%

Institution Grant Aid

53%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,762
State Grant Aid $5,990
Institution Grant Aid $2,929
Pell Grant Aid $3,864

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debt after graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC

7

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

8

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

9

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

12

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

14

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

15

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.